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Certified nurse midwives are responsible for providing a holistic approach to care that is continuous, safe and educational for the mother.

A Career as A Midwife May Be the Prescription for Improving Maternal Health

Recent report states that midwife services may increase maternal health outcomes and lower costs for Medicaid funded births.
The History of the American Midwife

[Infographic] The American Midwife: A Quest for Professional Respect

From prenatal to postpartum care, midwives have long been experts on bringing children into the world. Their place in the delivery room, however, has been a topic of debate between doctors and the midwives...
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How to Become a Certified Nurse Midwife

Throughout the course of history, midwives have been a key component in successful child births. Despite all the advances of modern medicine and the knowledge available to first-time mothers through books and easily accessible...
Call the Midwife

Call the Midwife: Accuracy, Details and Where Is It Headed?

If you have ever watched the popular television series, “Call the Midwife” from the BBC, you have probably wondered about its accuracy. If you’re an avid fan of the show, then you’ve most likely...
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Nurse Midwife Job Description, Salary, and Certification

Midwife literally means “with women,” and for centuries, those who fill this role have helped women during childbirth. Today, they perform that vital and rewarding function along with any number of other activities to...

Midwife Maternal Care Coverage in Medicaid Program

Medicaid coverage for a midwfie likely to increase
Parenting Books

10 Books Every New or Expecting Parent Should Read

There is no shortage of information and advice available to new or expecting parents, much of it unsolicited. However, the sheer volume of it can be overwhelming, the various suggestions often contradictory, and the...
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BPA Found in Fetal Blood – Universal Exposure Exceeds Previous Estimates

Scientists in California recently documented evidence of fetal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA). All samples of umbilical cord blood tested in their study contained BPA in one form or another. Further, several of the...